Rush University

What are the popular events and traditions at Rush University?

Rush's reported campus events include Octoberfest, TGIF gatherings and a music recital. They illustrate a social calendar that is not limited to classroom and clinical work, although event dates and formats can change from year to year.

For a prospective student, the useful distinction is between a recurring event named in campus information and a guaranteed annual experience. A social gathering may provide a chance to meet students outside one's program, while a recital offers a different kind of campus activity. The current student-events calendar is the best guide to what will take place during a particular term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Rush University?

Rush University should not be approached as a traditional residential undergraduate campus. Reported housing information indicates that college-owned or -operated housing is not available to undergraduates, and about 90% of students commute. Applicants should establish their housing arrangements for their specific program rather than assume a first-year residence hall or guaranteed placement.

Students living off campus need to budget for rent, utilities, food and travel to both academic buildings and any clinical site. Dining options in and around the medical-center campus may be useful during the day, but applicants should check current hours against evening or weekend schedules. Before signing a lease, a student with clinical requirements should also consider whether placements may be at a location other than the main Chicago campus.